North of Kagbeni, known as upper Mustang looks similar to the Tibetan plateau with its yellow and gray rolling hills eroded by violent winds. It lies beyond the Annapurna massif and bordered on three sides by Tibet. In local language, the name Mustang refers to the barren Tibet like region at the north end of the Kali Gandaki River, which is known to its inhabitants as Lo. Upper Mustang is the last of the untouched lands in the Himalaya, and here you will find Lo-Manathang, the only walled city in Nepal. Mustang is probably a Nepalese mispronunciation of the name of capital of Lo, the city of Manthang, which translates from the Tibetan as “plains of aspiration.” Mustang’s unofficial capital; the walled city of Lo-Manthang has its own King and thus is a Kingdom within a country. Upper Mustang, the Land of the Loba people, was closed to non-Nepalese (except for a brief time in the 1950s) until 1992, it is now a restricted area with few trekkers exploring its beauty. This is a perfect trip for the more adventurous, wanting to get away from the main trekking trails and explore remote and barren land.
– Package Includes :
– All trekking permits
– 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis (2-3 star)
– Private car for transportation to and from the trekking trail head
– All meals with tea / coffee
– Lodge accommodation during the trek
– Trekking with English speaking guide and necessary porter
The Annapurna Base Camp trek was an unforgettable experience! Beautiful views and warm hospitality throughout the journey.
Truly a trekker's paradise! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a mix of adventure and natural beauty.
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